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Family law is the section of law that encompasses all statutes, rulings, and federal and state constitutional provisions that deal with the family. This can include laws about divorce, adoption, marriage, etc. Family laws can vary significantly from state to state.
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Butz Dunn & DeSantis

Butz Dunn & DeSantis has roots dating to the 1960s when a group of seasoned trial lawyers splintered from one of San Diego’s oldest existing firms. In the decades since, we have developed an excellent reputation for our civil litigation skills and in providing practical business advice and counseling to our clients. Our firm has had the honor of producing both federal and state court judges from within our ranks. We pride ourselves in developing and maintaining close, longstanding relationships with our clients. We have strategically developed our firm to ensure that you have direct access to our business counseling and litigation experience.

Our three named partners have practiced together for over 25 years, each joining the firm immediately out of law school. Doug Butz is a nationally respected trial attorney with over 40 years of experience and is recognized as one of the preeminent trial attorneys in Southern California. Beth Dunn joined the firm over 30 years ago and has developed recognized expertise in employment law. Beth’s representation of her clients includes both advisement and litigation. Kevin DeSantis joined the firm over 25 years ago. Kevin has an outstanding reputation throughout Southern California in both litigation and business advisement.